Bottom line is don't depend on Windstream to be a career oriented company anymore. Nothing wrong with working hard while you're taking a paycheck from them. But don't fool yourself into thinking that they need any one person.
There has been a lot of change and dirty moves made this past year by everyone from vice presidents to team leads. And don't think that anyone above you will stick out their neck to save you because they are just as scared.
Windstream doesn't have the integrity any more to be able to invest your future into. Just do yourselves a favor and keep your options and your eyes open. Look for another job while the market is still decent.